Mission: Don't Eat the Marshmallow

Part 1: Find one of the paper cups labeled with your name in the kitchen.  Don’t eat any of the candy!  Find one of the specially designated “marshmallow” chairs set up in the classroom.  Can you sit on your own for 5 minutes staring at one of your favorite candies without eating it?  One of your group members can use the timer to time your group as you all sit on your own, smelling the sweet smells of your delicious candies.  If you don’t eat the candy for 5 minutes and have the candy to prove it, Ms. Anna will give you twice as much.   

(To set the timer, press the button that says “Min,” for minute, until you reach 5.  Then press the big button that says Start/Stop to start the time counting down.  If you need to clear your timer, press both the Minute and Second buttons at the same time.) 

Part 2: Now, find the second paper cup labeled with your name in the kitchen.  Then find the designated “marshmallow” table.  Sit around the table with your group members for 5 minutes, each with your favorite candies in front of you.  Again, time yourself for 5 minutes.  If you are able to resist eating the candy for 5 minutes and have the candy to prove it, Ms. Anna will give you twice as much candy.